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The low taper fade combines a classic taper with the contemporary look of a fade, with plenty of volume on top. In this article, we’ll tell you all you need to know about this TikTok-famous style, plus how to ask your barber for it the next time you sit down for a trim. We’ll also give you plenty of low taper fade style ideas, offer advice on how to choose a barber, and show you how to maintain your new cut to keep it looking fresh.
Things You Should Know
- A low taper fade transitions from long, textured hair on top to a very short, to-the-skin cut at the base of the neck.
- Ask for a low taper fade by requesting a cut that gives you volume at the top of your head, a gradual taper at the back, and a low fade at the nape of your neck.
- Visit your barber every 3 weeks to have your low taper fade cleaned up and style it regularly with pomade or hair wax to keep it looking fresh.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionI recently got a low taper fade without the top being touched. I have medium-length hair. How can I style it the right way?Gabriel Reich-GrantCommunity AnswerIf your hair is long and straight, get a textured fringe. If your hair is wavy, try a middle part, depending on what your face shape is. If your hair is curly, consider buying sea-salt spray to texture your curls.
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The fade (and its cousin, the taper) originated in the U.S. military in the ‘40s and ‘50s as a clean and easy look for enlisted men.[19]Thanks
References
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- ↑ https://www.thetrendspotter.net/low-taper-fade-haircuts/
- ↑ https://www.thetrendspotter.net/low-taper-fade-haircuts/
- ↑ https://menshaircuts.com/low-taper-fade-haircuts/
- ↑ https://menshaircuts.com/low-taper-fade-haircuts/
- ↑ https://www.thetrendspotter.net/low-taper-fade-haircuts/
- ↑ https://www.thetrendspotter.net/low-taper-fade-haircuts/
- ↑ https://tapergodz.com/barber-shop-blog/taper-fade-haircut
- ↑ https://bucknerbarberschool.com/blog/barbershop-near-me-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-a-haircut/
- ↑ https://bucknerbarberschool.com/blog/barbershop-near-me-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-a-haircut/
- ↑ https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-wash-your-hair-6-rules-of-shampoo
- ↑ https://tapergodz.com/barber-shop-blog/taper-fade-haircut
- ↑ https://www.styleseat.com/blog/keep-your-fade-fly-between-appointments/
- ↑ https://www.themodestman.com/taper-vs-fade/
- ↑ https://www.themodestman.com/taper-vs-fade/
- ↑ https://www.themodestman.com/taper-vs-fade/
- ↑ https://www.ebony.com/history-fade-haircut/